Google is growing so fast its senior managers spend 30% of their time interviewing prospective employees.
The internet giant receives...
Recruitment & retention
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Counsel and Care charity urges employers to sign up to flexible working petition
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEmployers will today (7 February) be urged to get ready to implement the new right to request flexible working for carers,...
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Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover claims it has a 100% retention rate among women returning from maternity leave because of...
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Proposed legislation that would give temporary workers the same rights as directly employed staff would damage business, the body representing...
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Recruiting a diverse workforce means negotiating a legal minefield. Employers need to maintain a delicate balance to meet their needs, discovers Sally O'Reilly.
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How can you prepare for a flu pandemic? Seán Lavin explains what to consider and practical steps you can take if bird flu ever becomes transmissible between humans.
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Q I have been looking for a job in HR for several months now and want to expand my search....
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We’ve all been there: hired someone you thought was perfect, who made all the right noises at interview, and who...
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The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) has become self-funding for the first time, it revealed today.Despite recent criticism of the service,...
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BT reaps 20% productivity increase from flexible working, despite resistance from some line managers
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherBT has admitted that it had to replace line managers as it overhauled its working culture to become a leader...
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Global chemical and technology group Dow Corning expects to save at least 20% on its annual costs after outsourcing its...
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The dream job for millions of young boys – to drive a train – can now become a reality for...
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CIPD and British Chambers of Commerce team up to provide flexible working guidance
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has joined forces with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) to look...
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The Royal Navy has revamped its recruitment methods in a bid to increase the number of younger recruits it attracts.The...
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Employers are increasingly seeking legal advice about hiring overweight job candidates, according to one employment lawyer.
Stephen Robinson, an associate...